Text tool selects text on other layers than the one I'm working on.

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October 21, 2025
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Hello!

I'm about to go crazy. I have a document with LOTS of text on it. Every time I try to use the type tool to add new text, it selects another layer's text if I am anywhere near it on the screen. I want to turn that off. As it stands right now, I have to find a "clear spot", click with the text tool cursor, type my new text, then move it into place.

Is there some way for me to turn that off? I've looked in Photoshop's settings and searched the internet and I can't find anything about this problem.

I'm running Windows 11 and Photoshop 26.11.0.

Please help.

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Aleke

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Hi @BiggusBeardus, thanks for reaching out!
That usually happens when multiple text boxes overlap. To make sure you’re selecting the right one, I’d recommend locking any layers you’re done editing by clicking the padlock icon above the layers panel.
Hope that helps!
Alek

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BiggusBeardusAuthor

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Locking doesn't help. I tried that before posting.

I definitely have text layers overlapping. But if I'm wokring on one layer with images and it is on top of another image, the bottom layer isn't gettitng selected. Only the Text tool does this and I don't know why. It didn't used to do this. What's the point? It messes up text settings because it changes to whatever layer gets selected unintentionally. If I'm on a new layer, this shouldn't happen.

jane-e

Community Expert

@BiggusBeardus

Since your text frames are overlapping, I can think of two things to try:

In the Layers panel, double-click the "T" icon on the far left to select the text on that layer.
Right-click where you want to edit. This will reveal the names of all layers directly underneath your cursor. Select the one you want to edit.

Will either of these work for you?

Jane

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